Think you're right. The introduction of CDJ kit and laptops makes it far more accessible. But at least with the CDJ kit, there was a need for the DJ to select the tunes and a flexibility to change direction based on the mood of the crowd. For me, the use of laptops & USB sticks suggests...
I guess that's the key. Back when I first got exposed to this new "acid house" stuff, there weren't really any established sub-genres. Carl Cox on 3 decks down the Escape on a Thursday night, Coco Club down the Zap on a Saturday, even Rage @ Heaven with Fabio & Grooverider played a real mix of...
There is hope though...
There's a couple of young and very talented local producers who have just got some tracks licensed and published. Worth checking them out...DJ Safeword & Tech Support (Brighton & Hurstpierpoint respectively).
Glad that sparked some debate! ��
Think Tom Hark hit the nail on the head when he mentioned soul. I agree that, a tune might be considered.as techno, garage, house, deep house, Balearic or ambient, but it needs to have that soul & feeling.
I was lucky enough to ride the crest of...
"Dance" music is shit. It's just 1980s Europop rebranded for the 21st Century Ibiza generation.
Now, House music (in it's various forms) on the other hand......
House is a feeling. For those that know & can make that distinction.